Read, Watch & Listen

We look at sport's influence on Basquiat's work

Curating an exhibition requires organisation, passion and a balance of commercial and artistic drive. We meet a panel of curators to learn more about the purpose and power of curation. 

Following its successful debut at the Barbican last autumn, Transpose guides this year’s audience on an illuminating theatrical journey. Actor, author and singer-songwriter CN Lester takes a brief look at the history of transgender performance.

We explore the way Basquiat infused his work with the spirit and energy of jazz

How do you start a career in film? We asked a panel of film industry experts to share their experiences and the paths that led them to a career in film.  

Blurring the lines between live art, dance, theatre and fine art, The Famous Lauren Barri Holstein interrogates representations of female subjectivity. We meet the artist to find out more about her work, her influences, and ‘witch-bitch rituals’…
 

How do you get started as a programmer? We speak to the professionals to learn more about the joys of arts programming and hear their tips for those starting out in the industry. 

Oliver Basciano considers an ambitious new video installation by British artist and film-maker John Akomfrah, in which he addresses climate change and its effect on our planet.

Author, playwright and journalist Ali Smith describes the elation of experiencing Michael Clark’s most recent work, featuring fearless dancers in a gorgeous triple bill of arresting choreography.

To celebrate National Poetry Day, we take a look at a selection of poems and word experiments from Jean-Michel Basquiat.

Cultural historian Augustus Casely-Hayford discusses the explosive impact of Jean-Michel Basquiat ahead of our exhibition, Basquiat: Boom For Real.

Communications specialist, Kym Andrews shares her expertise in the art of creative networking.